use of humour or exaggeration to criticise or mock social practices or ideas

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a form of deliberate mockery in which one says the opposite of what is obviously true

a sudden change from a beautiful or important subject to a silly or very ordinary one

to copy the style of someone or something in a humorous way

Writing humorously

English

Exploring attitudes to teenagers across time

Applying reading strategies to non-fiction texts

Comparing ideas and advice on love in different centuries

Exploring how love has changed over time

Exploring vivid childhood accounts

Using juxtaposition and foreshadowing in childhood accounts

Understanding and planning open letters

Writing an open letter

Using and understanding irony in non-fiction writing

Analysing a dramatic description of an event

Structural methods in a dramatic account

Withholding information and timing revelations

Using dialogue effectively

Analysing and improving an article

Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article

Planning an effective article

Writing an effective article

In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints. In 'Non-Fiction: Explorers', pupils analyse how historical or social context may lead to authors having differing views, on the same topics.

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language to expresses similar or differing viewpoints.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by looking at a collection of non-fiction texts about the theme of teenagers. They first build towards writing an open letter, before then looking at how they can write nuanced and sophisticated articles in an original voice.

Non-fiction: teenage kicks

Which of the following is a synonym for "humorous"?

where the intended meaning is opposite to what is actually being said

the use of humour to criticise and expose flaws in society

a sudden drop from the serious to the trivial

a literary technique involving exaggerated statements

imitation of a particular style or genre, made funny by exaggeration

Match the keywords to their definitions. 

a novel that uses stereotypes to mock the conventions of romantic comedy

a news article that reports an actual event with serious, factual information

a poem that uses hyperbole to emphasise the extent of a hero’s achievements

a TV show that highlights the absurdities in modern politics using wit and irony

Which of the following is an example of parody?

to create a narrative flow and build suspense

to provide a detailed analysis of a complex subject in a structured format

to separate different items or steps, making it clear how many there are

to highlight the emotional tone of a piece through descriptive language

Why might we use a numbered list in our writing?

Which technique is being used in the following statement: "I've told you a million times to tidy your room."? 

Which technique is being used in the following sentence: "He gave a heartfelt speech about the importance of world peace and then reminded everyone to pick up their dry cleaning."?

to use complex and sophisticated language to sound intelligent

to convey information in a serious and straightforward manner

to entertain the reader by making them laugh or smile by witty writing

to write in a way that evokes fear or suspense

 an exciting story with characters and a plot

a detailed analysis of historical events or theories

a guide on ways to accomplish a specific task or skill

a vivid and detailed description of a place or person

What would you expect from a text whose title begins with "How to..."?

a sudden change in a story that shifts the focus from one character to another

the most exciting and intense part of a story or event

a conclusion that is less exciting than expected

the introduction of a new character or plot twist that adds tension

What is the best definition of anti-climax?

the types of books a writer prefers to read

the methods and strategies writers use to convey their ideas

the specific locations where a writer likes to work

the personal opinions and beliefs of a writer

When we talk about writers' techniques, what do we mean?

 to find mistakes and criticise the writer's approach

to compare it with our own answer for entertainment purposes

to explore its structure, techniques, and content and see why it is effective

to use our understanding of the model answer to inform our own writing

to memorise it and use ideas and phrases in our own writing 

The ending is predictable and follows the expected storyline. 

The writing concludes with a detailed summary of the main points.

The ending contains an unexpected or surprising turn of events. 

The writing ends abruptly without a clear conclusion.

If a piece of writing has a 'twist' at the end, what does this mean? 

Starter Quiz

What does it mean to write humorously?